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ARRIFLEX 235
Instruction Manual
As of: May 2005
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adjustment knob for lock for telecoping friction adjustment hook for focus tape manual image finder arm for finder arm compensation handgrip mounting point locking key for manual image compensation finder arm power supply socket ground glass adjustable mirror shutter PL-mount cover on magazine opening remote-socket eyepiece lock eyepiece eyecup handgrip shoulder magazine accessory mounting points handgrip Integrated Video Assist IVS PS/CCU-button NORM-button accessory mounting point tensioning pl
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1. Contents 2. Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer ..7 5. Power Supply .............................................25 2.1. Safety Instructions ........................................7 5.1 Battery NC 24/7 R ....................................26 Warning signs ................................................7 5.2 Charger NCL 24 R .....................................26 General safety instructions ...............................7 5.3 Mains Unit NG 12/24 R ............................
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8. Optics ..........................................................47 10. Video-Assist-System ................................67 8.1 Lenses .......................................................47 10.1 General Description of the IVS ...................67 8.2 Viewfinder System ......................................48 Main Features ...............................................67 The Eyepiece .................................................48 10.2 Setup .................................
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11. Accessories .............................................135 14. Appendix ................................................155 Accessory Mounting Points ..............................135 Loose Film Loops in the Magazine ..................155 Universal Viewfinder UV-1 ...............................136 Fuses ...........................................................155 Adjusting the UV-1 ......................................136 Work Light WL-3 ...........................................
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6 6 Contents
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2. Safety Instructions and Legal Disclaimer 2.1. Safety Instructions General safety instructions Please always follow these instructions to help Read and understand all safety and operating ensure against injury to yourself and damage instructions before you operate or install the to the system or other objects. system. This safety information is additional to the Retain all safety and operating instructions for product-specific operating instructions in future reference. general and must
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Do not operate the system in high humidity Clean optical surfaces only with a lens brush or areas or expose it to water or moisture. a clean lens cloth! In case of solid dirt moisten a lens cloth with pure alcohol. Do not place the system on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The system may Do not loosen any screws which are painted fall, causing serious personal injury and over! damage to the system or other objects. Operate the system using only the type of power source i
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Specific safety instructions Never run the camera without a lens or a Any violation of these safety instructions or the non- protective cap in the lens mount receptable! observance of personal care could cause serious injuries (including death) and damages to the system or other Never operate the movement locking objects. mechanism while the camera is running! Note: Notes are used to indicate further information As the end-stops of the iris ring on the or information from other instruction ma
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2.2 Disclaimer Before using the products described in this manual be sure to For actual design-in, refer to the latest publications of read and understand all respective instructions. The ARRI data sheets or data books, etc., for the most up-to-date ARRIFLEX 235 is only available for commercial customers. specifications. Not all products and/or types are available The customer grants by utilization, that the ARRIFLEX 235 in every country. Please check with an ARRI sales or other components of
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or replacement of equipment or property, any costs or Note: recovering of any material or goods associated with the assembly or use of our products, or any other damages This product and the accessories recommended by the or injury of persons and so on or under any other legal manufacturer fulfill the specifications of the EU-Guideline theory. 89/336/EWG. In the case one or all of the forgoing clauses are not allowed by applicable law, the fullest extent permissible clauses by applicable law
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12 12 General Description
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3. General Description of the ARRIFLEX 235 The ARRIFLEX 235 is a compact, lightweight MOScamera. • The versatile grip system is connected directly to the camera body and can be used as a carrying handle or • Operational parameters can be set directly on the camera. as an accessory holder. • The frame rates range from 1 – 60 fps for forward and A comprehensive range of optical, mechanical and 25 fps in reverse running. electronic accessories further expands the operational possibilities of t
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magazine opening cover movement in locked position loop protector 14 14 Installation
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4. Installation of the Camera 4.1 Packing and Transport 4.2 Tripod Heads In order to prevent damage to the mirror The following tripod heads are suitable for use with the shutter, a protective cap must be on the lens ARRIFLEX 235: mount receptacle at all times. • ARRIHEAD • ARRIHEAD 2 When transporting the camera, pay attention • ARRIHEAD 2 with integrated encoders that the movement is in the locked position • ARRI Fluid-Heads ➪ photo. • Sachtler Studio 7, 150 H • Mitchell-Head If the
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4.3 Riser Plate To use the ARRIFLEX 235 together with a bridge plate on a tripod, it is necessary to bring the camera into the correct position to the support rods. To do this, a riser plate is mounted to the bottom of the camera onto which the bridgeplate can be mounted. Attaching the Riser Plate • Fasten the riser plate with the two mounting screws mounting screws ➪ photo using a 5mm allen key. Both cylindrical pins must glide into the holes of the camera bottom. base plate 4.4 Bridge
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Note: The upper plate of the bridge plate can be con- verted for use with Super 35. This ensures that the accessories are also exactly adapted to the displaced optical center of the Super 35 format. riser plate See also Chapter 12, Super 35. sliding upper plate Attaching the Bridge Plate to the Camera cylindrical pins • Fasten the sliding upper plate ➪ photo with the two slit screws to the camera base. Both cylindrical pins ➪ photo (twist prevention) must glide into the holes. screws • The
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Removing the Camera from the Tripod • Before removing the camera make sure that all cables are disconnected and that the eyepiece leveling rod is sliding upper plate detached. stop pin • For fast removal of the camera from the tripod, loosen the clamping lever ➪ photo, push in the stop pin ➪ photo and then pull the camera with the upper plate ➪ photo from the base plate. clamping lever base plate 18 18 Installation
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4.5 Lens Support The lens support consists of the lens support LS-7 (can be snapped onto 19 mm support rods) ➪ photo or the lens support LS-8 (can be pushed onto 15 mm support rods) and the respective lens support ring ➪ photo for the lens in use. lens support lens support ring clamp screw base plate LS-8 • Mount the lens support onto the support rods from above and let it click into place by applying slight pressure (push the LS-8 onto the support rods from the front). • Slide the relevan
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4.6 Grip System additional 3/8“ mounting point The multipurpose grip system on the ARRIFLEX 235 guarantees high stability through its fixed connection to the camera body and provides numerous possibilities for attaching accessories. 3/8“ inner threads allow attachment in various positions. The versatile system adapts to all needs depending on the magazine used with the camera. Standard Camera Handle hexagonal screws The standard camera handle is a single post handle. It can be mounted in
